North Lenoir High Alumni Obituaries

Mr. George Robert Herring, age 78, passed away December 13, 2025, at UNC Lenoir Hospital with his beloved wife and sons at this side. Born in Wayne County in 1947, he was a longtime resident of the Saulston and Snow Hill communities. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Harmon Herring an...

Mr. John Lemuel Taylor, age 93, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, January 9, 2026, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. A cornerstone of the Snow Hill community, John’s life was defined by his dedicated service to others, his military honor, and his deep roots in Greene County.A nat...

Mildred “Mickey” Page HogarthMarch 1, 1922 – December 26, 2025Mildred Page Hogarth passed on December 26, 2025, holding the hand of her daughter, Mary Page. Throughout her life, she was guided by the Holy Spirit, and in her final moments, her faith was stronger than ever. She passed just two days af...

Roland Ernest ClayborneMay 31, 1940 – January 18, 2026Roland Ernest Clayborne, 85, of Kinston, North Carolina, was called home to the Throne of Jesus on January 18, 2026, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Marie, and a host of family and friends. He was born at home on May 31, 1940, in the...

Mrs. Lillie Mae Best Isler Age 87 of La Grange NorthCarolina passed on Monday December 15 2025at her residence in Lenoir County North Carolina. For live streaming of theCelebration of Life Service forMrs. Lillie Mae Best Islerplease log onto the Facebook page ofMargaret Ray Britt. For Safety Reasons...

Jackie Ray Herman 78 of Newport News Virginia passed away peacefully at home on December 12 2024 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Hickory North Carolina Jackie was the middle child of Luther Thomas Jack Herman and Ruby Louise Herman. He attended Hickory High School where he play...

Margaret "Pug" Louise Edwards Lilly born in Kinston North Carolina Monday October 31 1938 died in Schertz Texas Tuesday December 16 2025. She was 87 years young. A graduate of Kinston High School Class of 1957 she was employed by Carolina Dairies as a bookkeeper and secretary for many years. Her qui...

Richard Kory Barton age 33 of Lenoir North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 31 2025. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother and father Kelly Barton and Eric West fiance Whitney Ervin son Chandler Barton daughters Carsyn Barton and Adrianna Merrill children he love...

James Edward Cantrell a devoted family man beloved educator pioneering nurseryman and steadfast servant of his church passed peacefully at the age of 97. Born on July 8 1928 in Smithville Tennessee to Lonnie Edward Cantrell and Nonnie Macon Rhody James grew up alongside his siblings Bobby Will and M...